Could Climate Change be the Epitome of Partisanship?
Why the environment has been so conspicuously absent from this year's debates
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Diesel: The Dirty Fuel That Could Usher in Clean Energy
Can we be smart enough to capitalize on the boom of dirty diesel fuel—recently listed as a carcinogen—to make renewables finally have an impact?
Pricing Carbon to Reduce Emissions, Create Dividends
Proponents of the "Wesleyan Statement" say that America should tax carbon to reduce emissions, then return the money to citizens as a direct payment or a tax reduction.
Australians Have Learned to Drive Less
In car-crazy Australia, soft measures are turning the tide in the hard battle to reduce the number of basically empty cars on the road.
What Will 10/10/10 Add Up To?
Abandoning sticks and taking up carrots, those concerned about climate change got a little sweaty on Oct. 10. Ecologist and blogger Kristian Beadle argues their Global Work Party had genuine results.
A Water Exhibit and Aztec Art
"El Hippo" approaches the Mexican border but on the way south learns about the Aztecs and water in separate Los Angeles exhibitions.
Science Comes to the Rescue of Lab Rats
Scientists at Tel Aviv University are bioengineering tissues that can take the place of lab rats, saving untold lives.
‘Clean Coal’ By Any Other Name
The marketing war between industry and environmentalists over the catchphrase belies a pragmatic truth: Both sides really want the same thing.
Cautious Optimism for Obama’s Policy on Science
Professionals hope the new president can change the culture of science in the White House.
Reducing Carbon One Garbage Can at a Time
With a clear cash incentive to reduce garbage, the 'one-can' concept gains ground.